Soft Idli Recipe – Fluffy South Indian Idli at Home
Soft, fluffy idli made from fermented rice and urad dal batter — a classic South Indian breakfast served with coconut chutney and sambar.
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Crisp-edged urad dal fritters with a fluffy centre, best eaten straight from the fryer.
About
The charm of Medu Vada is crisp-edged urad dal fritters with a fluffy centre, best eaten straight from the fryer. Once the batter, grain or dough is prepared correctly, the actual cooking is simple and dependable.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
325
Fat
14.00g
Carbs
39.00g
Protein
12.00g
Fiber
8.00g
Sugar
2.00g
Ingredients
8 Items
Scale to:
2 cups urad dal
2 pieces green chilli
1 inch ginger
1 tsp black pepper
10 leaves curry leaves
3 tbsp coriander leaves
1.5 tsp salt
500 ml oil
Tags
VegetarianEgg FreeIndiaBreakfastVadaLentil
Instructions
Follow along step-by-step.
1
Soak urad dal for 4 hours, drain very well and grind with minimal water until thick and fluffy.
2
Fold in chopped chilli, ginger, pepper, curry leaves, coriander and salt.
3
Wet your hand, shape a small portion into a doughnut and slide carefully into medium-hot oil.
4
Fry until evenly golden and crisp; drain and serve with sambar and coconut chutney.
Notes & Tips
Notes:
A thick batter that holds air is the key to light vadas. Nutrition values are approximate per serving.
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